2023 Jeep Wrangler — car pulls right even though alignment is green — second opinion before I spend money
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 51,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road.
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2019 Audi S4 — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
Need advice: First used oil analysis — what should I care about?
Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which ones do…
2020 Acura RDX — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 119,000 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain…
Question: A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 14,500 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost imm…
CleanGeek98Community StarterMay 19, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumDenver / Front Range0 replies0 helpful
1951 Ford F-1 Custom — question: Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good way to isol…
2017 Audi Q7 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not — second opinion before I spend money
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 159,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain buil…
2016 Ford Focus — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the n…
2019 Volkswagen Atlas — intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop — trying to narrow this down
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, about 78,500 miles. Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning l…
2024 Lexus RX — car pulls right even though alignment is green
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 45,000 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the ca…
2023 Rivian R1T — coolant is old by age but mileage is low — second opinion before I spend money
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 22,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenanc…
2018 Infiniti Q50 — oil level drops between services with no puddle
2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport, about 29,500 miles. I started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There…
2024 Tesla Model Y — windshield replacement created a highway whistle — Washington DC owner question
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 29,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass l…
BoxerHunter130Community StarterJul 24, 20262024 Tesla Model Y Long RangeWashington DC4 replies0 helpful
2021 Tesla Model S — first used-oil analysis: what matters?
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 81,000 miles. I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends…
2024 Volkswagen Golf R — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter? — Denver owner question
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
2015 BMW 335i — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits end…
2022 BMW X3 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2022 BMW X3 M40i, about 41,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still like…
2015 BMW 335i — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2015 BMW 335i, about 112,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate…
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 37,000 miles. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross…